Ryan Reaves has received a five-game suspension from the NHL's Department of Player Safety due to an illegal check to the head on Darnell Nurse.
Reaves's hit, which was deemed avoidable, involved a high, hard check where the head was the main point of contact, fulfilling the criteria for an illegal check.
Nurse's lack of sudden movement before the hit, along with Reaves's previous disciplinary history, contributed to the severity of the suspension.
This five-game suspension marks the longest of Reaves's career, reflecting the NHL's growing focus on player safety and penalizing dangerous plays.
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